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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.71, 23,802.93 and 8,859.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.71, 23,802.93 and 8,859.24 is: 13,288.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.71 : 23,802.93 = 8,859.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.71/23,802.93 = 8,859.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.71x = 23,802.93 × 8,859.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.71x = 210,875,869.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,875,869.57/15,868.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.78

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